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    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    AE 312 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Propulsion Systems
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    AE 312
    SPRING
    2
    2
    3
    5

    Prerequisites ME 201 To have received at least a DD grade
    Course Language English
    Course Type Required (Core Course)
    Course Level First Cycle
    Mode of Delivery Face to Face
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Lecturing / Presentation
    Problem Solving
    Q&A
    Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop Application
    National Occupational Classification Code -
    Course Coordinator
    • Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Cem Tahsin Yücer
    Course Lecturer(s)
    • Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Cem Tahsin Yücer
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives This course aims to teach students the working principles of thrust generating systems in aircraft, engine types, performance parameters, thermodynamic analysis of engines and the components that make up a jet engine (compressor, combustion chamber, turbine, nozzle).
    Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
    Name Description PC Sub * Contribution Level
    1 2 3 4 5
    LO1 Explain the operating principle of the aircraft propulsion system. 1.5 X
    LO2 Calculate the performance parameters affecting the propulsion system. 2 X
    LO3 Calculate the parameters of aircraft engine cycles. 2 X
    LO4 Apply thermodynamic analysis to the propulsion system. 5.3 X
    LO5 Explain the structure and functions of the propulsion system components. 1.5 X
    Course Description This course includes the working principles of propulsion systems, their types, affecting performance parameters, thermodynamic analysis and components.
    Related Sustainable Development Goals
    -

     



    Course Category

    Core Courses
    X
    Major Area Courses
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Managment Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Required Materials Learning Outcome
    1 Fundamentals of Thermodynamics Suggested reading-2 Ch. 3 LO3
    2 Fundamentals of Thermodynamics Suggested reading-2 Ch. 6 LO3
    3 Propulsion Systems Textbook – Ch. 1 LO1
    4 Propulsion System Performance Parameters Textbook – Ch. 2 LO2
    5 Propulsion System Performance Parameters Textbook – Ch. 2 LO2
    6 Otto and Diesel Cycle Textbook – Ch. 6 LO3
    7 Otto and Diesel Cycle Textbook – Ch. 6 LO3
    8 Midterm Exam -
    9 Brayton Cycle Textbook - Ch. 8 LO3
    10 Thermodynamic Analysis of the Propulsion System Textbook - Ch. 4 LO4
    11 Thermodynamic Analysis of the Propulsion System Textbook - Ch. 5 LO4
    12 Components of the Propulsion System Textbook - Ch. 9,12,13 LO5
    13 Components of the Propulsion System Textbook - Ch. 10,14,11 LO5
    14 Presentation -
    15 Semester Review -
    16 Final exam -

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks AHMED F. EL-SAYED; Aircraft Propulsion and Gas Turbine Engines
    Taylor and Francis
    2017. ISBN: 13:978-1-4665-9516-3
    Suggested Readings/Materials 1. SAEED FAROKHI; Aircraft propulsion; 2nd ed; Wiley
    2014. ISBN: 9781118806777 2. YUNUS A. ÇENGEL
    JOHN M. CIMBALA
    ROBERT H. TURNER
    "Fundamentals of Thermal Fluid Sciences"
    McGraw Hill Education
    2017. ISBN 978-0-07-802768-0

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weighting LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
    Homework / Assignments 1 15 X X X X X
    Midterm 1 35 X X X
    Final Exam 1 40 X X X X X
    Presentation / Jury 1 10 X X
    Total 4 100

     

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Participation - - -
    Theoretical Course Hours 16 2 32
    Laboratory / Application Hours 16 2 32
    Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
    Field Work - - -
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques - - -
    Portfolio - - -
    Homework / Assignments 3 5 15
    Presentation / Jury 1 8 8
    Project - - -
    Seminar / Workshop - - -
    Oral Exams - - -
    Midterms 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 20 20
        Total 150

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

    # PC Sub Program Competencies/Outcomes * Contribution Level
    1 2 3 4 5
    1

    Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.

    1

    Mathematics

    2

    Science

    3

    Basic Engineering

    4

    Computation

    5

    Related engineering discipline-specific topics

    LO1 LO5
    6

    The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems

    2

    Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.

    LO3 LO2
    3

    Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.

    1

    Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems

    2

    Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions

    4

    Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.

    5

    Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.

    1

    Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems

    2

    Designing experiments

    3

    Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results

    LO4
    6

    Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.

    1

    Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

    2

    Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions

    7

    Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.

    1

    Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility

    2

    Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject

    8

    Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).

    1

    Ability to work individually and within the discipline

    2

    Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)

    9

    Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.

    1

    Ability to communicate verbally

    2

    Ability to communicate effectively in writing

    10

    Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.

    1

    Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis

    2

    Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation

    11

    Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.

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